| Mario Meza | |
|---|---|
| Saraperos de Saltillo – No. 50 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-11-24)November 24, 1990 (age 35) Culiacan,Sinaloa,Mexico | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
José Mario Meza Mendoza (born November 24, 1990) is a Mexican professionalbaseballpitcher for theSaraperos de Saltillo of theMexican League. Meza was selected for theMexico national baseball team at the2017 World Baseball Classic[1] and2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.[2]
On March 14, 2012, Meza signed with theTigres de Quintana Roo of theMexican League. In 11 games, he logged a 4.50 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 22 innings of work. Meza made 17 appearances (5 starts) for Quintana Roo in 2013, but struggled to a 1–2 record and 6.00 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 39 innings pitched.[3]
On June 4, 2013, Meza was traded to theSaraperos de Saltillo. In 13 games (8 starts) down the stretch, he struggled to an 0–6 record and 7.87 ERA with 39 strikeouts across42+1⁄3 innings pitched. Meza made 6 starts for Saltillo in 2014, recording an 8.71 ERA with 13 strikeouts over20+2⁄3 innings of work.[4]
On June 3, 2014, Meza was assigned to theLeones de Yucatán. In 20 games for the team, he logged a 3.75 ERA with 18 strikeouts over 24 innings pitched. Meza did not appear in a game for the team in 2015.
Meza made 53 appearances for Yucatán in 2016, compiling a 4–2 record and 1.59 ERA with 51 strikeouts and a league–leading 24 holds in 51 innings of work. On November 15, 2016, Meza signed a minor league contract with theChicago Cubs organization.[5] On March 30, 2017, Meza was assigned to the Leones. In 31 appearances out of thebullpen, he posted a 3.26 ERA with 32 strikeouts across30+1⁄3 innings pitched, and did not allow a single home run.[6]
On August 14, 2018, Meza was assigned to theSaraperos de Saltillo. He made 9 starts for the team down the stretch, struggling to a 9.95 ERA with 5 strikeouts. Meza was released by the Cubs organization on March 18, 2019. Returning to Saltillo, he made 61 appearances for the Saraperos in 2019, registering a 6–2 record and 3.53 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 6saves across58+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7] On October 4, 2019, Meza was returned to the Leones by Saltillo.[8] Meza did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[9]
In 2021, Meza's rights were re–acquired by Saltillo. In 2023, Meza made 41 relief outings for Saltillo, recording a 2.70 ERA with 43 strikeouts across36+2⁄3 innings pitched.[10]
On April 26, 2025, Meza, Kurt Heyer,Deolis Guerra, Danis Correa, andRyan Meisinger combined to no-hit theDorados de Chihuahua.[11]
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